{From the Archives} Dream Big!

Updated 1/8/15: Earlier this week, I talked about goals and waiting for God to reveal His plan for you if your list of goals for 2015 was empty. [You can read that post here.]

With that being said, I thought I’d share an archived post from a few years ago that talked about dreaming big. The original post follows. I wanted to share some quotes about goal-setting that I think tie in nicely to this post. They are from blogger Michael Hyatt.

“For a goal to matter, it has to stretch us. That means that it has to stand somewhere outside our comfort zone. If you know exactly how to attain the goal, it’s probably not far enough.”

“For a goal to be meaningful its attainment should lie somewhere outside our comfort zone—in the discomfort zone. You’ll know you’re there when you start feeling emotions we normally consider negative, things like fear and doubt. Trying to work it all out in advance through detailed planning is just a fancy way of procrastination. ”

“As we try to set goals that are challenging but still realistic, it’s important to remember what goals are for in the first place. They are about getting things done, yes. But it’s more than that. A goal is not just about what you accomplish.

It’s about what you become.”

Archived post starts here

Years ago, I was told that I dream too big. After the initial shock, I began to wonder: Is there such a thing? What if I dreamt too small–or not at all? Would I have had the experiences of being awed by what only God could do? I am not saying that a person should live in a fantasy world. But I do believe that dreams help us not stay in a comfortable place, confined by thinking that keeps us in a box. God has a plan and purpose for us; dreams remind us that with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). Go ahead–dream big!

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20, NLT

So what are you dreaming about? What’s stopping you from dreaming big?

Hi! I'm Kathie - Christ-follower, wife, mom, KidMin enthusiast, and Director of Children's Ministry (Birth - Grade 5) at Central Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland. I write here to share practical tips and inspiration with KidMin leaders, volunteers and parents. Thanks for stopping by! If you like what you see, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss a post!